Creative Writing and History BA (Hons)
University of Wales
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Creative Writing and History BA (Hons) and other courses in History at University of Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in History.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All History courses of University of Wales
Salary
Salary of Graduates in History
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of History at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £19500 | £16000 | £20500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £11000 - £20000 | £12000 - £21000 | £15000 - £22500 |
All English Studies (Non-Specific) courses of University of Wales
Salary of all UK Graduates of History
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24429 | £22462 | £26889 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20421 - £27910 | £17292 - £27743 | £20416 - £34169 |
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Course Description
- FIVE REASONS TO CHOOSE HISTORY AND CREATIVE WRITING:
- Chance to study a broad sweep of history, all the way back to antiquity through to the Middle Ages and right up to the present day.
- Modules based on lecturers' distinctive research expertise, such as the cultural history of cities, commemoration of war, 1980s Britain, history-writing and memory in the Middle Ages, and Cistercian monasteries.
• Academically and creatively challenging: we aim to nurture your creative talent across a range of different forms - including short stories, screenplays, poetry, drama and novels.
- We give you the opportunity to develop an understanding of the world of publishers focusing on your research and editing skills and exploring key aspects of publication.
- You will attend small-group classes with a focus on discussion and learning activities to encourage the self-development and critical reflection accepted as key to the development of personal and professional capacities.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All History courses of University of Wales
Current jobs
All courses of University of Wales
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All English Studies (Non-Specific) courses of University of Wales
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Creative Writing and History BA (Hons) at University of Wales
| 20% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 20% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Caring personal services |
| 15% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for History
All History courses of University of Wales
Costs
Tuition Fees Creative Writing and History BA (Hons)
| EU | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
| International | £13500 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
About University of Wales
The University of Wales (UW) is a confederal university located in Cardiff, Wales. This university was the very first to exist in Wales, and now operates a highly rated research centre, the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies. In addition, UW also has a centre used for studying and conferences in Gregynog, Newtown.
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